July 2012

This past weekend, DuClaw Brewing Company celebrated their launch in the greater Harrisburg area. In case you couldn’t make it out to their welcome party at Al’s of Hampden on Sunday, fear not, I’ve got the 411 on the latest addition to our local craft beer scene.

This summer I’ve noticed that the corn on the cob in Pennsylvania is particularly sweet and delicious. What better way to enjoy your corn with some grilled kabobs and of course some beer? Well, how about soaking your corn IN the beer too! Thanks to KegWorks, I now have a great plan for my roadside veggie pick ups! The Perfect Read More

It seems I like my beer the same way I like my men – tall, dark, and a little bit older. Everything gets better with age does it not? Well, I guess bananas don’t, but that’s besides the point. Aging your beer can allow it a little more time to mature and develop a more refined flavor. If you’re going Read More

Check out this sweet video featuring Neva Parker discussing what she does at White Labs, how yeast works, and lots of scientific background on how yeast affects alcohol production. She’s a home brewer’s best friend! The video is 42 minutes long, but very informational. SHE ROCKS and will drop some serious knowledge on you! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vELwUsBmWQ]

Let’s face it, it’s not that girls don’t drink beer, they do, but wine is by far the more popular beverage choice among the fairer sex. Often my gang of girls opt to bond over bottles of vino at happy hours, wine tasting, tours, and impromptu gatherings, so what’s a dedicated beer babe to do?

When I was a kid I loved the Choose Your Own Adventure books. I used to check them out at the school library like it was my job, and really at that age it really is your job. I used to hold on to the page I just made a choice on just to make sure it wasn’t the wrong one Read More